event info
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VENUE
Festival Venue: Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center
The building opens to attendees at 11:00 AM on Saturday & Sunday. Entry is not permitted before opening. Attendees who arrive early may queue outside until doors open.
PARKING
Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center (Free)
Parking at the Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center (GWSEC) is free of charge. Once that lot is full, attendees may park in either of the following two lots.
Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center (Paid)
Located directly adjacent to the GWSEC, the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center parking lot offers convenient access to the venue. The standard daily parking rate is typically $10, though rates are set by Colonial Williamsburg and subject to change. For more info about this parking lot, click here.
Busch Gardens Overflow Parking Lot (Free)
Located about a 10 minute drive from the GWSEC, the Busch Gardens overflow lot offers free parking for attendees at 1969 Pocahontas Trail, which is across the street from the Anheuser-Busch/Inbev Williamsburg Brewery visitors entrance.
A complimentary shuttle will run continuously between the parking lot and the GWSEC each day from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Look for VCF signage along the parking lot’s entrance. VCF signage in the lot will designate the shuttle’s pick-up and drop-off location.
lodging
A room block for festival attendees is available at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg, located a short drive from the venue. The festival’s venue is not attached to a hotel.
For more lodging options, check out a full list of hotels in Williamsburg.
dining
The festival’s venue has a restaurant and cafe area with a variety of food and beverages.
Nearby Dining Options
A few casual dining options around town are highlighted below.
The Cheese Shop
A local shop offering freshly baked bread and renowned sandwiches.
illy Caffé
A European-style café serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Serving up hand-tossed, stone-baked classic southern pizza.
Precarious Beer Project
A brewing company with an on-site taqueria and smash burger bar.
